• Job Description

  Req#: 527495

  Flagstone Foods:

  At Flagstone Foods, we believe appreciation grows goodness. We have an appreciation for our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we live. Appreciation is our main ingredient!

  Headquartered in the North Loop of Minneapolis with plants in Robersonville, North Carolina; El Paso, Texas and Dothan, Alabama we are one of North America’s largest manufacturers and distributors of “feel good snacks,” like flavorful snack nuts, innovative trail mixes and wholesome dried fruits…and we are adding to our team! We hire creative, thoughtful, and entrepreneurial team members. If you share our enthusiasm and appreciation for goodness, you too may find a home with Flagstone Foods.

  POSITION: Sr. Packaging Engineer

  REPORTS TO: VP, Research & Development

  Position Summary

  The Senior Packaging Engineer applies material science, manufacturing engineering experience and an elevated level of technical competency and leadership to develop and implement packaging solutions. This position will be part of a cross-functional team, working closely with Product Development, Procurement, Operations, Engineering, Marketing, and other functions, to drive top-line disruptive packaging innovation, deliver bottom-line cost improvements, and create competitive advantage for the company. The role is focused on successfully delivering against commercial and operational priorities while maintaining high quality standards for our materials and excellent customer service. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is creative, innovative, results-driven and will enjoy the opportunities and challenges that come with working in a fast-paced, high-growth, sku-intensive, multi-channel CPG business.

  Essential Functions

  • Conceptualizes and delivers complete packaging solutions that drive competitive advantage, top-line wins, operational efficiency, and margin improvements
  • Works autonomously or as part of a cross-functional project team to perform complex, high-profile technical assignments under general direction (overall objective achievement)
  • Provides technical packaging leadership and subject matter expertise on business initiatives from early concept development through successful commercialization; partners effectively with internal teams (Marketing, Operations, Procurement, Regulatory, Quality and Supply Chain), suppliers and equipment manufacturers
  • Leads, coordinates, or oversee internal and external manufacturing trials and start-ups and provides ongoing technical service to internal and external customers
  • Champions ongoing improvements to function-specific tools and processes, including packaging specification management, in support of company growth objectives
  • Influences project direction and contribute to successful project outcomes by providing technical input into the planning and decision-making process
  • Identifies and resolves technical conflicts, including resources, to ensure projects meet or exceed expectations
  • Responsible for issuing and maintaining accurate component packaging specifications, dielines and finished goods packaging specifications; establishes in-process control points, testing requirements and operating guidelines.
  • Continuously seeks out new packaging trends and technologies and is a key contributor to the company’s innovation pipeline development
  • Effectively communicates complex technical information to stakeholders at all levels, in and outside the organization, with varying degrees of technical proficiency
  • Conducts all activities in compliance with established safety standards and Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP).
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

  Qualifications (Education/Experience)

  • Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Engineering, or related field.
  • 8 or more years of packaging engineering experience in food manufacturing.
  • Broad-based technical proficiency and demonstrated ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders and vendors to seamlessly implement packaging solutions.
  • Solid understanding of food packaging processes and equipment and all commonly used materials including paperboard, corrugated, film/flexible laminates, and plastics.
  • Proven ability to lead packaging projects from concept to commercialization with minimal support.
  • Knowledge of shelf-life definition as it applies to packaging, seal integrity (COF, sealing thresholds, and sealing range).
  • Knowledge of printing and label application processes.
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office with advanced skills in Excel.
  • Competency in the following software is preferred: SAP, AutoCAD and/or ArtiosCAD, TOPS and/or CAPE.
  • Self-motivated, goal oriented, quality driven, and capable of working independently with little supervision.
  • Ability to organize and manage multiple projects while maintaining a high attention to detail.
  • Effective communication and technical trouble-shooting capabilities.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a high degree of ambiguity.

  Physical Requirements

  The physical demands described within the Essential Functions section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job. Other duties or tasks may be assigned as required. Management may modify, change, or add to the duties of this description at any time without notice.

  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

  • Communicate with others both verbally and in writing.
  • Be independently mobile.
  • Use a computer and keyboard.

  Supervises - No

  FLSA Designation: This position is a Salaried Exempt and not eligible for overtime.

  Work Location: Minneapolis, MN. This position is onsite Monday - Thursday, remote option on Fridays. Travel expected 10-25%

  Flagstone Foods offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, a Health Savings Account (HSA) (available with enrollment in a qualifying medical plan), term life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death, and dismemberment, and a 401(k) plan. Eligibility for benefits begins on the first of the month following your hire date. 401(k) eligibility begins on the first of the month after 60 days of employment. Participation in Flagstone Foods’ benefits programs is subject to the terms and conditions of each plan.

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

• About the company

  Flagstone Foods is a leading distributor of private label healthy snacks, designing customized solutions that meet the unique needs of the nation’s premier retailers.

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